Crafting a delectable fresh tomato salsa is an art that tantalizes taste buds and brings life to any culinary creation. With the right combination of ripe, juicy tomatoes, zesty aromatics, and a touch of spice, you can elevate your salsa game and create a salsa that bursts with flavor. This guide will provide you with the essential steps and ingredients needed to prepare a fresh tomato salsa that will be the star of your next fiesta, barbecue, or any gathering where delicious food is celebrated.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.
Provided by Cheryl Dressler
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
In the height of tomato season, making a fresh salsa to go with those tortilla chips is a must.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, chile, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice; season generously with salt. Mix to combine. Let stand 15 minutes to develop flavor. Salsa can be kept at room temperature up to 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
COPYCAT CHIPOTLE FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Maybe you've made salsa at home; but have you made this one... Add this Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa to anything that needs a bit of a kick.
Provided by EmKenBken
Categories Mexican
Time 13m
Yield 4 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
- Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors. Stir in cilantro. Taste salsa and adjust amount of jalapeno pepper and salt as desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
This is a delicious homemade salsa.
Provided by bluebayou
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
FRESH TOMATO MEXICAN SALSA
Mexican fare only gets better when topped with Anna Yeatts' colorful Fresh Salsa. The Pinehurst, North Carolina cook uses ripe tomatoes, crisp onion and a touch of minced serrano pepper, making it just as good as a side dish or appetizer with crunchy baked tortilla chips!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ROASTED JALAPEñO-TOMATO SALSA WITH FRESH CILANTRO
Steps:
- 1. Heat the broiler. Lay the whole tomatoes and jalapeños out on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Set the pan 4 inches below the broiler and broil for about 6 minutes, until darkly roasted - even blackened in spots - on one side (the tomato skins will split and curl in places). With a pair of tongs, flip over the tomatoes and chiles and roast the other side for another 6 minutes or so. The goal is not simply to char the tomatoes and chiles, but to cook them through while developing nice, roasty flavors. Set aside to cool.
- 2. Turn the oven down to 425 degrees. Separate the onions into rings. On a similar pan or baking sheet, combine the onion and garlic. Roast in the oven, stirring carefully every couple of minutes, until the onions are beautifully browned and wilted (even have a touch of char on some of the edges) and the garlic is soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes total. Cool to room temperature.
- 3. For a little less rustic texture or if you're canning the salsa, pull off the peels from the cooled tomatoes and cut out the "cores" where the stems were attached, working over your baking sheet so as not to waste any juices. In a food processor, pulse the jalapeños (no need to peel or seed them) with the onion and garlic until moderately finely chopped, scraping everything down with a spatula as needed to keep it all moving around. Scoop into a big bowl. Without washing the processor, coarsely puree the tomatoes - with all that juice that has accumulated around them - and add them to the bowl. Stir in enough water to give the salsa an easily spoonable consistency. Stir in the cilantro.
- 4. Taste and season with salt and vinegar, remembering that this condiment should be a little fiesty in its seasoning. If you're planning to use your salsa right away, simply pour it into a bowl and it's ready, or refrigerate it covered and use within 5 days.
GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH FRESH TOMATO-HERB SALSA
Categories Fish Tomato Broil Low/No Sugar Backyard BBQ Basil Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Swordfish Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add tomatoes and blanch 30 seconds. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover with cold water; cool. Peel tomatoes. Cut in half; squeeze out juices. Chop tomatoes; transfer to bowl. Add herbs, shallot, vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush fish with oil. Sprinkle with generous amount of peppercorns and salt. Grill until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Spoon tomato salsa over and serve.
SLOW ROASTED PORK WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE, CORN TORTILLAS, FRESH TOMATO SALSA OVER BASMATI RICE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 11h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the spices into the pork and roast for about 8 hours. Let cool. Pull apart and discard any fat. Put the pork pieces in a large pot and add the coconut milk.
- Meanwhile, for the curry sauce: Saute the curry paste, ginger, garlic, and black beans in sesame oil until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add this mixture to the pot with the pork and coconut milk. Add the lime leaves. Braise on low heat for 1 to 2 hours.
- For the rice: Blend the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and 1 cup of water. Put this mixture in a pot on the stove. Add the basmati rice. Add 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, until the rice absorbs the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. When done, add the butter and salt and pepper, to taste.
- For the salsa: Roast the jalapeno and poblano peppers, peel, and remove the seeds. Toast the cumin seeds and then grind. Dice the tomatoes and red onion and mix together in a bowl with the other salsa ingredients.
- Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle. Plate the rice, put the pork with sauce on top, and finish with salsa and tortillas.
FRESH TOMATO SALSA RESTAURANT-STYLE
My family loves the salsa from Carlos O'Kelly's. This is as close as I can come and it is delicious! You can add anything to this salsa, we've added different peppers or more garlic. It's always good.
Provided by MamaMia2008
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, scallions, garlic, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl. Drizzle lime juice over mixture and add cilantro, onion salt, and salt; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 159.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
COUSCOUS FRITTERS WITH FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALSA
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, corn, half of the cilantro, the onion, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the cumin, the ketchup, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the fritters: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the broth, chili powder, butter, and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous in a stream. Stir once. Cover and remove from the heat. Set aside until the couscous is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and combine with the egg.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat until a pinch of couscous sizzles instantly. Place the couscous mixture, in 1/3 cup increments, into the skillet. With a spatula, flatten into croquettes 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Fry until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate with paper towels to drain. Keep warm in the oven.
- In another medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a fork, until thoroughly cooked, 6 to 8 minutes. With the spatula, transfer the meat to plate lined with paper towels to drain. Set aside.
- Spoon some of the salsa onto 4 individual dinner plates. Set a fritter in the center of each plate. Top with equal portions of sausage and additional salsa. Garnish with the remaining cilantro leaves and serve.
FRESH MEXICAN TOMATO SALSA - PICO DE GALLO
Simple, fresh, delicious and a real crowd pleaser! This salsa is great served with tortilla chips ( I serve mine with along side recipe#369631 ) , spooned over scrambled eggs or an accompaniment to many of your favorite mexican dishes.
Provided by CHILI SPICE
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a non-metallic bowl.
- Best results when made earlier in the day if serving in the evening (this gives the salsa flavors a chance to marry).
- Adjust ingredients to your liking.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Great pared up with recipe#369631.
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients and season to taste with salt. Transfer to a jar. Will keep in the fridge for a week.
3-INGREDIENT GRILLED AND FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Grilling the onions and half of the tomatoes adds smoky depth and sweetness to this riff on pico de gallo.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories 3-Ingredient Recipes Summer Grill Dip Salsa Tomato Onion Jalapeño Quick & Easy Appetizer Condiment Sauce Secrets
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Slice 2 tomatoes in half and brush each half with oil. Brush onion with oil. Transfer onions and tomatoes halves to hot grill and cook, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and softened, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Remove seeds from remaining 2 tomatoes and cut into 1/4" cubes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add jalapeño and salt and toss to combine. Finely chop cooled onions and tomatoes, then add to raw tomato mixture and toss to combine.
- Do Ahead
- Salsa can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Marinade magic! It's easy with bottled dressing and fast grilling chicken.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large reasealable food storage plastic bag, mix dressing and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through grilling and brushing with marinade from plastic bag, until juice is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F).
- In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with fresh tomato salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED MOJITO LIME CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Fresh Tomato Salsa is a lively accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts that's been marinated in the bold new Grill Mates® Mojito Lime Marinade.
Provided by McCormick Kitchens
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 31m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the Fresh Tomato Salsa, mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the Chicken, mix, oil, lime juice and water in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for brushing. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well.
- Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Grill over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through cooking. Serve with Fresh Tomato Salsa.
SKINNY SEARED FISH WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Eating healthfully doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Seared fish, herb-roasted potatoes and fresh veggies make this healthy dish delicious, too.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425° F. Line cookie sheet with sides with foil; set aside. In large bowl, mix Potato ingredients; toss to coat. Spread in single layer on cookie sheet. Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with paring knife.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Salsa ingredients; set aside.
- Rub fish with 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Sear fish 4 to 5 minutes, or until it releases easily from pan. Turn; cook 4 to 5 minutes on other side or until cooked to internal temperature of 145° F and fish flakes easily with fork.
- Divide potatoes and fish among 4 plates. Top each piece of fish with salsa and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
SALMON FILLET WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Make and share this Salmon Fillet With Fresh Tomato Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mandagirl
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine salsa ingredients (tomatoes through black pepper).
- Mix well and chill.
- Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet and coat it with olive oil.
- Saute salmon fillet, skin side up, until lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
- Turn fillet, cover, and cook over medium heat until it is opaque throughout. (about 5 minutes).
- Cut fillet diagonally into 4 slices.
- Serve with Tomato Salsa.
CHOPPED FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Chef Rick Bayless shares this classic salsa recipe as part of his Cinco de Mayo guacamole bar. Get All the Recipes
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place onion in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Shake off excess water and transfer to a large bowl. Add peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. Stir until well combined; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
FRESH TOMATO SALSA AND JACK CHEESE OMELET BURRITO
Fresh tomato salsa, a generous amount of jack cheese, and a three-egg omelet make a unique burrito.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk eggs, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour into pan; cook, whisking constantly and shaking pan vigorously until eggs begin to set but are still quite loose. Stop whisking; continue to cook until almost completely set, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, depending on desired consistency. Sprinkle cheese over eggs; spoon salsa down center of eggs. Reduce heat; let stand until cheese is completely melted. Scatter cilantro over filling.
- Slide omelet out of pan, centering it over tortilla. Roll up tortilla, burrito style, and serve with avocado slices on the side.
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
A Betty Crocker cookbook shares a healthy recipe! Feel good about this low-calorie, low-fat and vitamin-rich salsa.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Condiment
Time 1h20m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large glass or plastic bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/4 Cup), Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Select ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the taste of your salsa. Choose tomatoes that are firm, brightly colored, and free of blemishes.
- Use a variety of tomatoes: Combining different types of tomatoes, such as Roma, cherry, and heirloom, can add depth and complexity to your salsa.
- Don't over-chop the ingredients: Salsa is meant to have a chunky texture. Roughly chop the tomatoes, onions, and cilantro to maintain this texture.
- Add some heat: If you like spicy salsa, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper to the mix. Remove the seeds and ribs before chopping to control the heat level.
- Balance the flavors: Taste your salsa as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more lime juice for brightness, salt for savoriness, or sugar for sweetness.
- Let the flavors meld: Cover the salsa and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
With its vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and versatile applications, tomato salsa is a beloved condiment that can elevate any dish. Whether you prefer a classic pico de gallo or a spicy roasted salsa, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. So grab some ripe tomatoes and experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create your own signature salsa. Your taste buds will thank you!
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